The Withering Heights

A dark, looming tower at the eastern edge of the Trepid Peaks. It is said to have housed a family of wicked necromancers.

History
In the year 78, Morteus the Accursed began building a dark tower in the north of Dray'cossia, hoping to escape the quickly rising housing prices in Harmony Harbor. He quickly realized it could be used for nefarious purposes, and throughout his life would expand the tower to suit his new experiments and wicked deeds.

The Four Calling Birds of the Tower would often refer to it as "Withering Heights" on their excursions through the country, giving rise to its current name in popular culture. Heroes could often be seen making the trek to the tower and challenging each of the Calling Birds, but would all eventually turn away in defeat.

In the 110's, an unnamed hero claimed he had finally defeated the necromancer Morteus. Since then, paranormal activity in the area has ceased.

Trivia

 * The waters of the river running through Withering Heights are often measured at temperatures below freezing, yet are still a clear flowing liquid.
 * The wizard Penelope Ainsworth seems to have fond memories of it.